Breastfeeding vs. Bottle Feeding

BREASTFEEDING VS. BOTTLE FEEDINGYou be the Judge

BREASTFEEDING: THE ADVANTAGES

Infection – fighting Ear infections Diarrhea Respiratory infections MeningitisDevelop baby’s immune system For premature baby’s, breast milk can also

protect against: allergies Asthma Diabetes Obesity Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

BREASTFEEDING BENEFITS CONTINUED…

Nutrition and ease of digestion Called the “perfect food”

Lactose Protein Fat

All vitamins and minerals that newborns require FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Breast milk doesn’t cost a cent Infants receive antibodies from the mother and are sick less

often Fewer trips to the doctor Mother’s taking fewer days off work to care for a sick child

Easily digested by newborn’s immature

system

BREASTFEEDING BENEFITS CONTINUED… Obesity Prevention

Cannot be over-fed Reduces chances for obesity later in life

Convenience Always fresh Always available No bottles to wash and sterilize No warming bottles in the middle of the night

Smarter babies Recent studies suggest that children who were

exclusively breastfed for 6 months have IQ’s 5 to 10 points higher than children who were formula fed

BREASTFEEDING BENEFITS CONTINUED…

Skin – to – skin contact Nursing mothers enjoy the bonding experience Can enhance the emotional connection between

mother and infant

BREASTFEEDING GREAT FOR MOM Burn more calories Mom can return to “pre-baby” weight faster Helps shrink the uterus

Lower the risk of premenopausal breast cancer May decrease the risk of uterine and ovarian

cancer

BREASTFEEDING…THE DRAWBACKS

Personal Comfort Time and Frequency of feedings Limiting Caffeine Maternal medical conditions, medicines, and

breast surgery

FORMULA FEEDING: THE ADVANTAGES

Convenience Either parent or caregiver can feed the baby a

bottle Mother can share the feeding process and the

boding that goes with it


Flexibility No need to…

Use a breast pump (can be very time consuming for working moms)

Schedule work or other obligations Find a private place to nurse

Time and Frequency of Feedings Formula digests slower than breast milk Formula fed babies need to eat less often

Breastfed baby: Every 2-3 hoursFormula fed baby: Every 3-4 hours

Bottle fed baby: often a better sleeper


Diet Women who opt to formula feed do not have to

worry about the food or drinks they consume affecting their baby

FORMULA FEEDING: THE CHALLENGES

Organization and Preparation Enough formula on hand at all times Bottles must be made Formula must be prepared Bottles and nipples need to be sterilized Prepared bottles only last 24-48 hours Must be warmed

NEVER heat a bottle in the microwave


Lack of Antibodies None of the important antibodies found in breast

milk can be produced in formula Formula lacks extra protection

This is most true in the beginning when the colostrum is in. The “newer” formulas that are available are much better than those of the past and some are very close to breast milk.


Expense Formula can be costly

Powdered Formula

Concentrated Formula

Ready to feed

$ $$ $$$

http://www.breastfeeding.org/bfacts/costs.html


Possibility of producing gas and constipation More gas Firmer bowel movements

MAKE AND INFORMED DECISION

Read the Following Articles: “Breast is Best’ until mom, baby are ready”Use the information from this PowerPoint, from the

Jimmy Kimmel video clip, from the articles, and any information you may have prior to this to form your opinion…

Write 2 paragraphs describing your opinion:If you had to make the decision to breast feed or not, which would you choose? Take into consideration career choices (full time job and other commitments) that might influence your choice. Also, consider personal comfort with breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding vs. Bottle Feeding

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